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CHAPTER 11
"Master Rin, Master Akira, do you require an escort to the hospital?"
Rin shook his head, waving off the butler as he stared up at the staircase, 'Kyoya, don't give up. Not yet.' A hand was gently placed on his shoulder and he looked at Akira. "Relax, Rin. Everything will be fine. Now come on. We gotta get those results for him." Nodding the brunette followed his older sibling outside. Together they moved to the limo outside.
"Where to, Master Akira?" the driver asked.
"To the hospital. Is my father still there?" Akira asked.
"No, sir. Your father went to visit Kurt Baxter at the Baxter headquarters."
Leaning back in his seat Akira slowly rolled up the window, speaking just before it closed, "Good. Thank you."
Beside Akira, Rin was staring out of the window in worry. His teeth were slowly tearing his bottom lip. A hand gently grabbed his, catching his attention. Turning slightly, Rin met with Akira's dark eyes. "Is something troubling you, Rin?" Turning away, the brunette stared back out of the darkened window.
"Just thinking. I'll be fine..." The grip on his hand loosened and slowly Akira leaned over his brother, catching Rin slightly by surprise. A blush spread over Rin's pale cheeks and across his nose as he stared into the dark eyes of his secret lover. He could just barely feel his lips being grazed by Akira's soft raven hair.
Click
Akira smiled as he leaned away, "You forgot to strap yourself in, my sweet little brother. Wouldn't want you to get hurt in an accident, now would we?" he said calmly. He laughed softly at the flustered brunette beside him, "What? Were you expecting to be molested or something?" his comment only made Rin turn an even darker shade of red. In a second, there was barely three centimeters between the two of them as Akira leaned over his strapped in brother, the same cool smile on his lips, "Not that I have a problem with such an idea..." he whispered softly before capturing his blushing brother's lips in his own.
Rin felt his worry fade away slowly as he allowed Akira to bring him into bliss as the older kissed him. Immediately he wished that he wasn't wearing the seat-belt, feeling a bit confined and separated from his lover. Their kiss broke for air yet they stayed close together, their lips mere centimeters apart. A small smile graced Rin's face as he gently whispered to Akira, "Akira... I love you so much..."
A matching smile came to Akira as he locked eyes with Rin. Slowly he parted his lips to respond with those same loving words... The last thing he heard was the sharp screech of a car making an attempt to halt, and the last thing he felt was a hard jerk and the feeling of being slammed hard in his head...
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The thin led of Kyoya's mechanical pencil shattered into pieces. Sighing softly he clicked the little button in the side, calling forth another portion of the led. He wrote down on the sheet of paper in front of him. Behind him the door opened. The gentle footsteps on the carpet were faintly heard, but he still caught the sound.
"Is there something you need, Kiyoshi?"
Kiyoshi gave a soft gasp, surprised that Kyoya knew it was him that came in. The child slowly approached Kyoya, "Uhm... Big Brother Kyoya, what's wrong? Big Brother Kyoya seems to be acting funny lately..." he said softly.
Kyoya looked at the cat boy. He smiled slightly, "I'm sorry, Kiyoshi. I've been a bit... Preoccupied with some things. I'll be fine. Don't worry." he said in a reassuring tone, hoping to fool the intelligent boy. Suddenly, a sharp pang hit his chest. Immediately his hand went to his chest, right where his heart was.
"Kyoya?" Kiyoshi asked quickly.
The Shadow King looked down slightly at his chest, 'Strange... I suddenly just felt... Empty. As though something was ripped from me...' he thought. The door suddenly opened. Fuyumi walked in with the phone in her hand. Kyoya and Kiyoshi looked at her. "Yes, Fuyumi?"
The Ootori daughter held out the phone, "It's Rin..." she said softly, handing Kyoya the phone. Her eyes seemed concerned, as though something was wrong...
'What else can happen...?' Kyoya thought in a helpless tone. Gently he stood up, walking away slightly as he brought the phone to his ear. With uncertaintly he spoke, "Hello?"
"Kyoya..." Immediately a cold wind ran through Kyoya's soul. It was clear that Rin was upset, and Kyoya could just see the tears streaming down the brunettes face. "Please, come down to the hospital... Don't bring Kiyo. Just come here immediately..." Rin's voice cut off. He hung up.
Kyoya slowly lowered the phone. "Kyoya?" He heard Fuyumi's voice. He didn't turn to her, but he lifted his hand, handing her the phone over his shoulder. "Fuyumi," he started, "I'm going out. Stay here with Kiyoshi. I'll be back soon." he said in a calm voice, walking past the two and out of the room.
"Ayane." A young veteran maid appeared at Kyoya's side.
"Yes, Master Kyoya?" Ayane asked calmly.
"Fetch my jacket." Kyoya ordered calmly, entering his room with Ayane behind him. The maid nodded, going directly to the wardrobe and grabbing his jacket. She handed it to him and went to leave. "Also, Ayane," Kyoya's voice stopped her steps, "if my father is to ever approach you from here on out asking of details about me or my personal life, please refrain from speaking. If he is to threaten you or your job, just tell him your under my orders to keep silent." Ayane nodded.
"Yes, Master Kyoya."
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The elevator doors opened and Kyoya stepped into the white hallway of the hospital. There was a sick feeling in his stomach as he walked down the hall to find Rin. 'Hospitals... How ironic that my family owns them...' He never did enjoy this place. The sterile scent, the sick people, the needles, the over-use of the color white. If anything, the only part of hospitals that he would enjoy as a child was the maternity floor. 'The only floor that isn't white...'
In a black chair Rin was curled up into a tight ball. Kyoya immediately became interested when he saw the condition his brother was in, "Rin! What happened?" he asked, gently taking Rin's bandaged arm. He then gently touched the bruise on Rin's head, faintly hidden by his chestnut hair. He then saw that Rin's glasses were gone, "Rin... Tell me what happened..."
"The car... Those idiots..." Rin's body shook with a sob as he tried to continue, "Akira... They hit us so bad... H-He... He's-" he broke into cries, hiding in his knees.
That same sharp pain hit Kyoya again. 'Empty... Something being taken from me...' he gasped, 'Akira!' He grabbed Rin's shoulders tightly, "Rin! Tell me where Akira is!" He ordered, somewhat in a panic for his brother. Rin stared up at Kyoya before slowly looking away as he stood.
The hallway seemed endless, and as they walked, Kyoya saw the color white growing brighter... It felt like a mockery of the situation... How dare these walls stay so pure while the world around them is filled with dark and painful occurrences...
"Well, I was wondering when you two would show up."
Kyoya ignored the doctor. His sight was caught on the battered body of his oldest brother laying still on the bed. "Akira..." the words were so quiet, so hesitant. He didn't realize he was moving until he was right beside the bed. With trembling fingers, he reached out and gently touched his brother's face, lightly brushing the dark strands of hair from Akira's face. "Will he... Will he be alright?" Kyoya found himself asking.
"It's uncertain. The blow to his head was so intense that he was thrown into unconsciousness. There's no telling what the damage is on his head or when he'll wake up."
The words didn't at all reassure him. 'Akira... Please... Of all the people you could take away from me, Death... Why are you targeting him...?' Kyoya tried begging with the invisible spirit of Death, trying with so much effort to cut a deal with the Reaper himself... A feat that could never be done. 'This is my only comfort in this world... He's my protector. He's my big brother. He... He's one of the ropes that keep my sanity here on Earth...'
Arms wrapped tightly around Kyoya. He was surprised to see Rin cling to him. 'Then again... They were lovers... Tied together... Forever.' The thought of how Rin felt... How the brunette felt seeing his lover in such a condition...
"Rin... Will you be alright while I call someone...?" 'I just have to leave this room... I have to get out of here...'
"Yeah... I- ...I'll be okay..."
The figures of patients, nurses and doctors flashed by. His lungs burned intensely as he ran to the staircase. 'I can't go home... I have to hide!' The metal stairs banged loudly with every quick step he made as he headed up a flight, then two... He pushed the door open as hard as he could.
The dim lights were somewhat soothing... The walls weren't that mocking white... They were a calm salmon color, a baby blue trimming around the top. He leaned against the wall, catching his breath.
'If I lose his life... Perhaps seeing new ones will ease the pain...?'
Kyoya moved slowly down the dim hallways of the maternity ward. 'A floor full of new life... The joy of being able to bring someone new into the family...' His eyes caught sight of a crying man, a young boy with tears in his eyes looking up at his father in concern. 'Though sadly... That isn't always the case.' Stopping he leaned against the wall again, his back pressed firmly to the salmon color before he slowly slid down. Flipping the phone open, he called the number he was looking for.
'One ring... Two ring... Three ring-'
"Hello?"
Never did Kyoya think he'd be glad to hear that voice... "Tamaki..."
"Mother! How wonderful that you called!" Tamaki's voice rejoiced on the line. Though loud and somewhat annoying, Kyoya was glad to hear someone was happy...
"Yes... Wonderful."
"Mother, is something wrong?"
'Yes... Something's... Very, very wrong, Tamaki...' It was then the realization hit him... His brother was hurt... There was a chance that he'd never wake up... There was a possiblity that he would-
"Kyoya? Kyoya say something! You're really starting to freak me out..."
Managing to control his voice, Kyoya finally answered, the tremble in his voice faintly visible, "I have to go... I'm sorry for bothering you, Tamaki..." The phone clicked shut before slowly slipping out of his hand. The device clattered loudly on the floor as Kyoya cried into the palms of his hands. 'Akira...'
"Master Kyoya."
Looking up he saw Rin standing beside Ayane. Kneeling in front of the broken teenager, Rin slowly lifted a folded paper up between his fingers, "Its your test results..." he said. Kyoya reached to grab them, his wrist being caught by Rin, keeping him from grabbing it. Rin lowered the paper onto the floor and he leaned forward, gently kissing his brother's forehead before moving his lips beside Kyoya's ear, his voice faltering as he whispered three words to Kyoya...
"I'm so sorry..."
Confused, Kyoya lowered his eyes to the paper. With his free hand he reached to the floor and pushed it open slowly.
"I'm so sorry..." Rin repeated, shaking more.
'Test results...' Kyoya read in his mind.
"I'm so sorry..." Rin slowly wrapped his arms around Kyoya's middle, bringing him closer to him.
'HIV... Positi-' The pain in his chest. It grew in strength... But all feeling left Kyoya. '...Positive...?'
"I'm so sorry..."
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There's more pain here. D: Poor Kyoya... The maternity ward is based off of how I felt when I was there when my sister had her baby. I found it so soothing and warm like a soft blanket. I didn't wish to leave! ^_^ Anyway, reviews much wanted and desired!